Twitter reacts to ‘damp squib’ eclipse in Horsham district

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Britain was plunged into darkness due to the solar eclipse this morning (Friday March 20) - but some Horsham district residents were disappointed.

Heavy cloud cover in the district has made catching a glimpse of the historic occasion almost impossible.

The solar eclipse is barely visible in most parts of Sussex.

Twitter users took to social media to show their frustration.

Peter Underwood @Peter_Underwood wrote: “Sure it was exciting for some, but #SolarEclipse was a complete #DampSquib here in #Billingshurst due to 100% cloud cover! Shame!”

J. Guy Davidson @hatcat01 tweeted: “It’s like a late afternoon in winter in Horsham. Cloud cover. Bah. #eclipse”

Elizabeth Edwads @lizaledwards said: “I’m staring sadly at clouds in Horsham :(“